Greg Stoker

Greg Stoker is a former US Army Ranger with a background in human intelligence collection and analysis. After serving four combat deployments in Afghanistan, he studied anthropology and International Relations at Columbia University. He is currently a military and geopolitical analyst, and a social media “influencer,” though he hates the term.

Gaza Ceasefire Before the Holidays? Seeking to Gift Trump A Win, Netanyahu Targets Iran

Trump’s demand for a Gaza ceasefire masks a deeper strategy, with Netanyahu poised to steer U.S. policy toward war with Iran.

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By Greg Stoker
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The incoming former President Donald Trump has styled himself as an anti-war, pro-deal candidate, maintaining that the wars in Ukraine and Palestine would never have happened if he had been president during the past four years. He campaigned on this platform, even though it is demonstrably true that he is no dove. The unprecedented amount of

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Assad’s Government Collapses, What’s next for Syria? With Afeef Nessouli

With Bashar al-Assad deposed and Abu Mohammad Al-Julani assuming power, Syria’s future balances on a knife’s edge, marked by imperialism, internal collapse, and the reshaping of the Resistance.

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By Greg Stoker
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Syria has long been a divisive issue. On one hand, the country languished under a demonstrably corrupt and brutal government. On the other, it served as the central lynchpin for the Axis of Resistance—the only network capable of countering Western imperialist plans in the region. Now, both institutions have collapsed. In the interest of uniting

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Setback or Strategy: Hezbollah’s Ceasefire Deal Sparks Confusion

The truce with Israel pauses hostilities, but could it give the IDF the breathing room it needs to escalate in Gaza and beyond?

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By Greg Stoker
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Many are confused by the sudden ceasefire between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. One of Hezbollah’s initial operational goals was to maintain military pressure on Israel until a ceasefire was achieved in Gaza. That outcome now seems increasingly unlikely, though some remain hopeful that the ceasefire in

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Trump’s Peace Promise: Three Flashpoints That Could Ignite Global Chaos

From Ukraine’s nuclear brinkmanship to Israel’s West Bank annexation plans, can Trump deliver the peace he promised?

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By Greg Stoker
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There are three geopolitical flashpoints that could ignite a great-power confrontation between the collective West and nations aligned with the emerging multipolar world: Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine, and China/Taiwan. The incoming Trump administration has branded itself as a peace-making entity. But is this claim accurate? Moreover, given the

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Escalation Flashpoint: Biden Approves Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russian Heartland

In this episode of State of Play: Russia, Ukraine, NATO and the US, cloak and dagger drama – leaked intelligence, NATO stay-behind operations, nuclear brinkmanship and how the Biden Administration will be remembered as one of the most reckless, violent, and foolhardy in US history.

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By Greg Stoker
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President Joe Biden’s executive legacy will likely be marked by genocide, reckless great-power politics, massive and escalating deportation policies, and nuclear brinkmanship. With two months remaining in office, the president has authorized the Armed Forces of Ukraine to employ ATACMS, a U.S. supersonic ballistic missile system, against Russian

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Empire in Decline: How the Trump Presidency and Forever Wars Will Destroy US Imperium

As the Democratic Party falters and Trump steps into office, U.S. policy on immigration, war, and economy is poised for a dramatic shift—one that could reshape the nation and its role in the world.

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By Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 33 The End of US Imperium Website Feature Image

If last week's U.S. election results took you by surprise, then you may not have been closely following the converging social, economic, and political issues coalescing in America—an empire in decline. On Tuesday, the majority of voting Americans cast their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump, choosing to accelerate that decline. The

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Trump Wins: What Is Next for America and the World?

With Trump set to assume the presidency once again, critical questions emerge about his platform and the Democratic Party’s future. What impact will this have on global geopolitics? Don’t miss tonight’s State of Play for insights into these pivotal developments.

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By Greg Stoker
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Donald J. Trump is president yet again, and while the focus must shift toward the future, the only rational response to Trump’s victory is radical action. An autopsy of the Harris campaign’s failures can provide valuable insights into the course forward. The DNC and Harris campaign relied heavily on appeals to figures like former Vice President

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